Coursework will help prepare you to teach many age groups, focus on specific content areas (e.g. Art, Science, History, Native American Studies), and create family and culturally-responsive programs.

This degree does not lead to a teaching license.

Roadmap for Incoming Freshmen

Your first step will be to meet with an Admission Counselor. Once accepted as a freshman, talk to a Teacher Education Department advisor as soon as you can. Review the course catalog and four year map so you can plan to take the right courses at the right time.

Apply for Educational Studies Internship in Fall. For more information please contact the Coordinator of Field Experiences at 970-247-7281 or email.

Complete Educational Studies Internship in Spring.

Roadmap for Transfer Students (Junior-Senior)

Your first step will be to meet with an Admissions Counselor, who can help with initial course planning. At this time, the FLC Registrar will review your transcript to determine which credits from your prior school can transfer here. To research what courses will be accepted:

ED 341 Foundations of Teaching and ED 342 Foundation of Teaching School Based Field Experiences

ED 327 Children’s Literature and ED 328 Children’s Literature Lab

PSYCH 157 Introduction to Psychology

PSYCH 254 Life Span Development (similar to Child Development), and

ED 329 Family and Community Relations.

In any case, contact our department as soon as possible and plan to complete a fingerprint and background check. This is required before you are permitted to take coursework that involves observation and teaching in local schools. Review the course catalog so you can plan to take the right courses at the right time.